First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Dr. David Kanervo, retired APSU professor of political science, will offer his educated opinion on "the church's role in civic life." This very timely presentation and discussion comes to you on January 22, just after the presidential inauguration. Please join us from 5:30 to 7 pm on Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Dinner and childcare provided. 

All members of the congregation are invited to the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, February 2 at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. This is a great time to ask questions and learn about what's going on in the life of the church. Coffee and snacks will be provided.  

Join us after worship around 11:15 am on February 9 for lunch in Fellowship Hall. This month Second Sunday Lunch will be in combination with the annual Empty Bowls meal. Empty Bowls raises awareness about hunger in the community and supports local agencies addressing food insecurity.

Those in their 20's through 40's are invited to The Trek Discussion Group after worship each Sunday (unless otherwise notified). We meet around 11:15 am in Fellowship until noon to share our ups and downs, talk about faith questions, and encourage each other in our spiritual journeys. Childcare provided. We will choose two discussion questions to guide our conversation, bringing our highs and lows back to God. No need to prepare in advance. "HIGHS" What's one way you brought help or hope to someone this week? What's one way someone brought hope to you? How did God bring joy into your life this week? Where did you witness God working in the world this week? "LOWS" What were you afraid of this week, and what did you do about it? What did you pray about this week, and/or what do you need prayers for? How did God challenge you this week? What's one doubt or question you have about following Jesus?

Faith Focus is back for 2025! Christina O'Brien, owner of Yoga of Dickson, will speak about unity, connection, and relationship on Jan. 15. She has 20 years of experience in mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Please support her and soak up her wisdom this Wednesday. Dinner is at 5:30 with the program afterward until 7 pm. We offer childcare.

In Memory of: Jane Shelley David & Ellen Kanervo Charles Keene Steve & Diane Miner Rick & Ivy Prall Don & Sarah Morgan Vicki & Lew Wallace Morgan Contractors     David Morgan Hershel & Lynda Basham Charlie & Kris Foust     Annette Marks David & Ellen Kanervo   Marita Beck David & Ellen Kanervo   Heidi Hedstrom Vicki & Lew Wallace

Literary Roundtable returns in February, featuring the Pulitzer Prize winning poetry of Emory professor Natasha Trethewey (Poet Laureate of the United States, 2012-2013).  Trethewey's  Native Guard  is an elegiac honoring of her mother alongside a confrontation of her own fraught childhood amid the racial history and legacy of the Deep South.  Her verse offers a haunting conversation between personal experience and national history.   Join APSU Prof. Joey Grisham and Pastor Greg to discuss the book on Thursday, February 20, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Hudubam Booktraders. Copies are available to borrow outside the church office on a first come, first served basis.

Seasons has passed all inspections and hired an intern assistant director, hurray! Before they can open, extensive background checks and state-provided safety training for staff is needed. They are aiming to open by January 21. All former crew members are welcome in addition to a few new members! Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00-2:00. Tentative upcoming events are listed on their  calendar . Some planned activities include making snacks for the PW Circles, packing FUEL bags, and partnering with Hilldale Kiwanis and local high school Key Clubs. If you would like to help out with the crew, ask questions, or sign someone up, please contact Jessica Hyde at jessicahydefpclc@gmail.com.